95 (subbed)
The Worst Person in the World premiered at Cannes seven long months ago and I’ve been eagerly awaiting it’s theatrical release ever since. Saying it was well worth the wait vastly understates exactly how phenomenal of an experience this actually is. I’ve instantly ranked it at number two on my 2021 ranked list and it’s certain to be a film I revisit many times. Joachim Trier and Eskil Vogt’s exceptional writing crafts an unpredictable protagonist as lovably relatable even with…
94
In what’s likely going to be the most under-seen film of the year, Mike Mills delivers a heartwarming narrative on growing up, parenthood, and how it’s okay to admit you’re not okay sometimes. C’mon C’mon feels so distinct with it’s genuine dialogue, making you lose the concept of you watching this as a movie. Instead, you find yourself engulfed in a familial relationship as if it’s your very own.
Joaquin Phoenix plays a New York native (Johnny) who travels…
64
It’s surprising how generic the mystery plot to director Tom George and writer Mark Chappell’s mystery comedy See How They Run feels for most of the runtime. Given the fantastic cast who are truly giving their all here, I was constantly thinking about how much better this should have been. A lot of the comedy sequences work separately often due to how hilarious the chemistry is between Sam Rockwell and Saoirse Ronan. Yet, it’s a pretty underwhelming overarching narrative…
80
Are studio comedies back? Bottoms would certainly make you almost think that considering how well done it is and how much critics and audiences are both liking it. However, the box office unfortunately still doesn’t reflect a mainstream interest in comedies and production companies are evidently avoiding them. Although less and less comedies are being made each year and that’s a major contributor to why they haven’t done so well recently, tons of blame should also be put on…
20
What. The. Actual. Fuck.
As a huge fan of the Texas Chainsaw IP, I’m appalled. It’s genuinely revolting. It lacks a fundamental understanding of what made the original so great. What an absolute disgrace.
